Burguer de Carne Seca

Burguer de Carne Seca is a flavorful Brazilian burger made with shredded dried beef, offering a unique twist on traditional burgers. This dish combines savory ingredients to create a hearty meal that's both satisfying and nutritious.

Ingredients

• Carne seca (dried beef) - 200 grams
• Whole wheat burger buns - 2
• Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Onion - 1/2, finely chopped
• Tomato - 1, sliced
• Avocado - 1/2, sliced
• Lettuce leaves - 2
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Lime - 1, juiced
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Soak the carne seca in water overnight to rehydrate and remove excess salt. Drain and shred the beef.
2. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent.
3. Add the shredded carne seca to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Mix in the chopped cilantro and lime juice to the meat mixture, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
5. Toast the whole wheat burger buns lightly on a grill or in a toaster.
6. Assemble the burgers by placing the meat mixture on the bottom half of each bun, followed by lettuce, tomato slices, and avocado.
7. Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Contains healthy fats from avocado, promoting heart health.

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